It was one of those times, when the item I found was better than what I had envisioned.

After I moved in, I found the mirror I wanted, and the wallpaper, which I bought (and held onto for 5 years, while I figured out what to do)I needed to move the plumbing, so I could have a wall mounted faucet, which would save me some floor space.I hate construction, so after the initial push of changes when I first bought the house, I wasn't in ANY rush to rip up any more walls.

But after I had FINALLY figured out what I wanted to do, I bit the bullet.

Isn't this an EXCITING picture?????It shows the plumbing pipes after they were moved, and comingOUT OF THE WALL!!!!!

Then I had to paint the shelf.....This is what I do for entertainment.....I pile all the stuff going into a new space(wallpaper, tile, sink, vanity shelf and TOILET PAPER!!!!)and stand back and look at the WONDERFULLNESS of it all.

Then I had my buddy and (paid husband) Chris, install the shelf for me....

At this point I was hopping around the house singing, I was so excited.

Yes I agree with anon~you are genius! There is just something about Betsy! Hey, I LVOE the green split reed sink console...its fantastic, and each thing you did next was even better!Funny girl...and I have yet to try picmonkey.

I have learned not to drink anything while I read your posts. Yup, the graceless snort! Your style is such a lively antidote to the world going white and gray. What's up with that stuff? Life is technicolor. I prefer Speerterize to sanitize any day.

Love it, love it, love it!! I love colorful, tropical and Asian styles, so this post caught my eye. You did an excellent job! The sink base is beautiful and a great alternative to the pedestal sink! Love the whole transformation! :)

That's amazing what your were able to do with such a small space. Really, you should send this to Coastal Living as it is certainly worthy! You did have a good start with the mirror but the whole vanity thing is just genius! Thanks for the tip about Picmonkey and I will check it out.

Your post was very inspiring! For now, most of my redecorating projects are portable as I'm renting my house. But, when I do buy again, I'll remember your awesome vanity! I wonder if pink flamingos know how kitchy they are?

Hey Betsy - what a wonderful transformation. I am so jealous of this room!! I love the reed vanity (totally gorgeous!), the paint color, the flamingos, the wallpaper - the sink! Everything is just so perfect! I have a powder room in my house that I may post about soon (if I can only find a few before pictures!!! I'm usually in a hurry and I forget...but since I'm blogging now - I take them!!) My theme was eclectic tropical with pineapples and monkeys (hard to describe!)

Please visit my blog as well - I found you on a few that I linked up with. It's http://www.studioofdecorativearts.blogspot.com

I did a Ceiling Design and Room Re-do of my dining room that I got a host of comments on. And yesterday I posted my Old World Range Hood transformation. Would love you to take a look.

Betsy, I am amazed that you made such a big impact in such a tiny room. I get the feeling that nothing stops you from making your ideas a reality. That persistence results in a very beautiful professional look. Thanks for showing your gorgeous room at Your Cozy Home Party.

I love the colors...green and brown are so classic, and the whimsy of the wallpaper and flamingos really make this space come alive. The after looks nothing like the before. Thank you for continuing to show us around your home at Show & Tell. Can't wait to see the study and front porch.

I love the idea of making powder rooms into bright fun room. I have the same problem for my loo that the basin (when I install one!) is going to be right near the door, and I can't believe the vanity that they made for you. So cool. Love it all. Espeically the flamengos paitings. Love love love.

Betsy, that split reed vanity in the green is gorgeous!! And I love the wallpaper and sink...it all goes so beautifully together!! I love, love, love all of the tropical beauty you've put into this. Thanks so much for linking up last week! I'm featuring you at tomorrow's Mop It Up Monday {coming out later tonight}! Hope you've had a wonderful weekend!

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